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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 1,016.66 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 1,016.66 and 446.44 is: 669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 1,016.66 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/1,016.66 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 1,016.66 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 453,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,870.37/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.84

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